December 15, 2020
WASHINGTON – The Peace Corps honored six returned Peace Corps volunteers (RPCVs) and one non-RPCV with the 2020 Franklin H. Williams Awards in a virtual ceremony today. Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, former U.S. ambassador to Malta, spoke about the importance of international service and Peace Corps Director Jody K. Olsen congratulated the awardees on their achievements.
The Franklin H. Williams Award honors RPCVs from ethnically diverse backgrounds who exemplify an ongoing commitment to community service and the Peace Corps’ third goal of promoting a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.
The Franklin H. Williams Director’s Award honors a non-RPCV for their outstanding commitment and steadfast support of peace and civic involvement and their commitment to the mission of the Peace Corps and current and returned volunteers.